Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Ajay Kumar Meena ¹, Anshul Sinha ², S. C. Verma ³, M. D. Gupta ², M. M. Padhi ⁴

Affiliations
1 NRIASHRD, CCRAS, Aamkho, Gwalior, (MP), IN
2 National Research Institute for Ayurveda- Siddha Human Resource Development, Gwalior, IN
3 Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Science, Janakpuri, Delhi –110058, IN
4 Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Science, Janakpuri, Delhi – 110058, IN

Abstract

Plant derived spices are generally used in foods for flavoring and medicinal purposes. Spices have been shown to possess medicinal value, such as antimicrobial activity, antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory activity etc. Several spices particularly Tejpatta (Cinnamomum tamala), Souff (Foeniculum vulgare), Jeera (Cuminum cyminum), Methi (Trigonella foenum-graecum), Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi), Dhaniya (Coriandrum sativum), Kali Mirch (Piper nigrum), Kalonji (Nigella sativa) are used extensively in the Indian diet and in ayurvedic medicines. Development of standard procedure through HPTLC is a new approach which may lead to proper standardization of different spices and ayurvedic drugs based on fingerprinting characteristics. HPTLC Fingerprinting technique is widely employed in pharmaceutical industry in process development, identification and detection of adulterants in herbal product and helps in identification of pesticide content, mycotoxins and in quality control of spices and herbs. The study revealed specific identities for spices/herbal drugs taken which will be useful in identification and control to adulterations of the drugs.

Keywords

Spices, Herbal Drugs, Quality Control, HPTLC Fingerprints, Ayurvedic Medicines.

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Ajay Kumar Meena ¹, Brijendra Singh ², Vijay Simha ², V. Gautam ², M. M. Rao ¹

Affiliations
1 National Institute of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Research, Patiala - 147001 (Punjab), IN
2 School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shobhit University, Meerut, UP, IN

Abstract

Ashwagandha is a reputed drug mentioned in the ancient books of Ayurveda and Siddha for the treatment of stress, hypertension, rejuvenative, sound sleep, brain functions and reducing the high cholesterol levels. It is a stout shrub that reaches a height of 170 cm (5.6 ft). For the standardization of this drug Physico-chemical and Phyto-chemical parameters were carried out such as moisture content, ash values, pH values, extractability in water and alcohol were carried out. Thin Layer Chromatography studies were also carried out to ascertain the quality of this drug. The present study summarizes the difference in two places of Withania somnifera Dunal. This study also helps to identify the right place for cultivation of medicinal plants and quality assessment.

Keywords

Withania somnifera Dunal, Ayurveda, Physicochemical, Standardization, Quality.

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